We were headed to the lake with our 3 labs when my 11 yo got so excited she was having a hard time breathing so we took her to Dr. Barnes, he took x rays and discovered a melon size tumor in her stomach, which required surgery 2 days later. He his the best vet surgeon I have ever seen! My Daisy is so much happier & healthier now. Thank you Goldorado staff and Dr. Barnes! Read Less

Goldorado Animal Hospital is... well... AWESOME! I have taken my pets to several vets over the years. I began going to Golodorao in 2013 and am so very happy that I did. The staff and doctors are absolutely amazing. Caring, considerate, and trying to save me some money when possible...but without in any way compromising the health and caring for my four-legged family members. Read Less

Although Dr. Barnes who has treated Tex for 10 years was out of town, Dr. Amanda stepped right in and was awesome. When we realized Tex was not going to survive, Dr. Amanda and her staff showed so much compassion and concern it helped make the process easier for us. We miss our Tex but we know he was in the very best of hands. Thanks so much - I have been a client of Goldorado for over 20 years and they never fail to treat our pets with the utmost of care! Read Less

What a great place!!! From walking in the door seeing smiling, helpful faces, (especially during an emergency situation with no appointment), to the fast response in getting little my dog "Mindy" in the exam room. All options for treatment were explained thoroughly. Emergency surgery was performed on her eye, (dislodged by a large dogs paw) Thankfully, her eye was able to be saved, although without vision. She still is not "out of the woods" but is healing very well. I cannot say thanks enough to Dr. Barnes, Dr. Battaglia, and all the staff at Goldorado Animal Hospital, helpful beyond belief. Read Less

Love this place! I live in Sacramento, and definitely worth the drive for the Quality of care My animals received. Alison, Jewel and Dr. Barnes are impeccable in both Professional and real life understanding. Highly Recommend Goldorado Animal Hospital. Read Less

Have been with goldorado for about 15 years always have the best service and care for all my pets. They have helped my family through some sad times and rejoiced with us with new additions. Thanks for all the great service and care. This last appointment was for a spay for my new rescue German Shepherd ,Meachen. She is home and doing wonderful. Read Less

They were available immediately when my dog had an "eye issue"... after a light sedation they pulled out a 1" foxtail out of my mini 12# Dachshund's eye! Professional and VERY informative. I would definitely recommend. Read Less

note:  this review is written by gloria  not David :::I was going to say "WOW!", but the 5-star heading of "woohoooo!" is even better!  I needed a new vet, as I was having some issues with another local vet, which I won't go into, since I haven't addressed them with the other vet yet.  Sufficient to say-I am soooo delighted that I've made the transition.  I know I've made the right decision, as the excellent experience I just had demonstrated.  There were so many special touches, that it pointed out ALL THE THINGS I DIN'T EVEN KNOW I WAS MISSING.  I will try to recreate it here for you-so you too, will be enlightened.FROM THE BEGINNING:  I called at 7:15 am expecting to get an answering machine-but just wanted to find out their hours-FIRST SURPRISE::  They open at 7am; which is very convenient for me-since so many times it seems I wake up to a sick pet and then I'm pacing the floor until I can get a hold of someone to even tell me if it's an emergency or not.NEXT:  they took my info-seemed to "get" my problem and made me an appointment for 8:30....so nice to get in right away without having to beg! The staff that greeted me was warm and welcoming to both me and Willow, my standard poodle.  I filled out the necessary paper work ...nothing too exciting there-but when we got into the room-Julie was so kind to both Willow and I!  She took a SUPER DETAILED history-and even wrote it all down in the computer.  this meant a lot to me-as at my old vet, the Techs were nice enough gals-but they didn't seem very technical-and when I mentioned anything about the history, the reply was invariably, Well, you can tell the doctor" Not here, she seemed genuinely interested in Willow's complex history and took the responsibility for documenting it very seriously.MOVING ON:  the Doctor came in SOON-and JULIE STAYED!!  The sole purpose that I could see for her  continued presence was to help reassure both Willow and I throughout the exam-NICE TOUCH!!  The doctor was very kind and gentle, explaining everything to me.  He even went over a diagram of (sorry!) anal sacs-which noone had ever shown me in my 20+ years of poodle caring.  I was in for willow licking her rear-end.  When he couldn't find anything wrong with number two-he checked out number one just to be thorough; which I appreciate.  He also explained in detail what was up with her heart murmer-but didn't suggest any extra testing (which I mention only because some have complained about their billing practices--I found them to be very upfront and fair) .In the END, I asked about their other services, such as grooming and boarding.  Sandy, the groomer was so kind to accommodate Willow's special need to split the bath and clip into 2 days, as she is 13 and both services in one day is too hard on her.  Sandy didn't miss a beat!  I haven't found any groomers that would accommodate her-I've always had to do the bath myself the day before,which is hard on me, as I have serious health issues.  EVERYTHING here was sooo accommodating-even the accommodations!  They have a special place for kitties, so the barking doesn't scare them!  ...and for a small fee, they will spend 20-30 extra minutes with them.  Lets put it this way-I'm sure the fee doesn't cover 30 min. worth of salary-plus benefits, plus overhead!  As a small business owner, I totally get that time is money!OVERALL, this place is incredible!  To have ALL of the pet needs met with high quality, full-service care is sooo... comforting!  I have serious health issues, requiring me to leave town suddenly --or sometimes cancel (or completely miss!) appointments.  My pets also are quite needy-2 with cancer, 1 with Addisions (basically like kidney diseae) and one with nurological damage.  Every time I mentioned a special need or high maintenance item I was met with warm reassurance- by Stacey-the Boarding Technician--as opposed to dubious exasperation from the well-meaning but obviously overwhelmed staff at my old Veterinarian.Like I said- "I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT I WAS MISSING-"!  But now I am sure that I and my pets will be well cared for.  Thank you in advance to Godorado.P.s.  There patience and kindness was already tested:  After gong round and round in circles, trying to come up with a time I could get my kitty in for a new patient appointment, we got it all settled.  15 min later-I got a call that blew my schedule out of  the water.  I had to call and reschedule right away-but the staff at Goldorado was characteristically kind and patient, simply making the new appointment WITHOUT any heavy sighs or thinly veiled eye rolls.   Thanks again--already!  Sorry for the long post-but getting awesome care is worth it!! Read Less

Sadly we just had to put our dog down due to cancer. He wasnt even 6 yrs old and so it was extremely hard for our family. There is no way anyone can make something like that better or take away the pain. However the staff and Dr. Prince at Goldorado made the process as easy and peaceful as possible. I really appreciated their care and concern and how they showed love to my dog as if he was their family too. After, they sent us a beautifully framed poem with Gunners paw print... as well as a card they all took time to sign. Those extra things really meant a lot. We weren't with this crew for long. Sadly we didn't get referenced to them until we had a bad experience where we were previously going and soon after we learned of the cancer. However, making the move was the best thing we could have done. Even if only for a short time. I loved how the Dr. always analyzed the situation and gave us choices not only to help financially but to give the family options on care. All the assistants and staff were always friendly and helpful. They would explain things in detail, and always helped anywhere they could. The front desk ladies always made you feel welcomed and treated my family with care. They would offer my kids a drink, or coloring books or whatever was needed to make sure we had the assistance needed. Everyone there seemed to go above and beyond. It make take time for us to heal and be ready to add another furry member to our family but I know when that day comes we will for sure be back. Thank you to all of the staff we worked with, we couldn't have asked for a better place. See More Read Less

My mom's pet passed very recently and I finally heard how much money this place has been charging her for each and every visit. My gosh, my mom is on Soc. Sec. and she was charged $2500 for one questionable procedure, $800 for another, and an additional $800 for a procedure that she never authorized. She could only pick her pet up AFTER she wrote them a check despite the fact she didn't sign-off on the minor surgery. Her pet was very old and was terminal. To learn, after the fact how much of her savings she dipped into, because of her big heart, I'm really ticked-off. She now sees clearly that she was fleeced and taken advantage of. ***Read the Yelp reviews*** on this place before giving them your business. MANY people there have the same sentiment about this Vet Clinic's questionable ethics with regard to $$$ vs. Doing the Right thing!!! Read Less

I love this place. The doctor is a family friend and he really cares about the animals. My dog Ace is just the happiest guy and they take care of both his medical needs and his grooming! Grooming is a little pricey compared to like Petco, but they have a real professional groomer on staff. Read Less

Like the other one star reviews, this vet seemed more interested in getting paid than ensuring the correct diagnosis for my pets. One of my Pets became ill and because I was unwilling to conduct all testing because of financial difficulty, I had to research online my dogs symptoms and diagnose myself. I was able to help my dog by simply changing her diet. The other Pet was completely misdiagnosed given antibiotics when it was liver damage and died 3 weeks later. All for a $600.00 bill. I won't be returning here for any further care of my existing pets nor recommending them to anyone. Read Less

I take both my dogs here and have since they were puppies. The staff here know both my dogs names as well as mine by heart and are always happy and polite when they greet us. They are accommodating if/when you need to make a last minute appointment. I have had excellent service here and will continue to remain a loyal customer! Read Less

We have been using Goldorado Animal Hospital for grooming and boarding for over one year. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. Ziggy, our miniature schnauzer, has no apprehension about being left there. He just had his first vet visit this week and again were were very happy with the service and care demonstrated by the VET and staff before and after the procedure. Read Less

I'm 14 years old and Lilly is my first puppy. My mom and I love Goldorado Animal Hospital. My mom had us join the puppy program. Lilly is now 16 weeks and just had her last set of shots yesterday. We even took her in to be bathed and ID chipped. I'm excited to be able to take her out for walks and to the park now. My mom loves the puppy program because she feels like we can take her in if we have any concerns and it wont cost us a lot of money. Thanks for taking good care of Lilly! ~ Kyle Benton Read Less

I am new to the area. Unfortunately, my cat, Lexi, became ill. I read great reviews about this clinic so I took her there. Dr. Prince was able to diagnose and treat Lexi and she is on her way to recovery. Sarah, the Vet Tech, took great care of Lexi, too! Read Less

All the staff at Goldorado are amazing! They were so kind and extremely helpful! I had to get our family cat into a vet as soon as possible and they got us in immediately with no hesitation even though they were booked for that day! I'm happy to have found a vet that I can bring our cat back to for any reason! Read Less

Three weeks ago we had a very sick 4 yr old Snorkie , our regular Vet was closed on Saturdays, our granddaughter recommended Goldorado, best decision ever Dr Prince was wonderful took X-ray's hydration 4 diff. Meds , plus an injection to stop her vomiting, we went back in on mon got recheck. Dr Prince was spot on!!!!! She was nearly 100%. A week later we took she & her brother back in for well check up and a few needed shots. With out question I would recommend Goldorado to anyone looking for a great Vet warm&caring staff. Thank you again. Bonnie & Fred Kuntz Read Less

A huge thanks to Dr. Barnes and the team at Goldorado Animal Hospital. My dog blew out her ACL and when we tried to get in to see her original vet, they were too busy for an appointment. One call to Goldorado and they were able to see her within an hour - we had X-rays and a plan for recovery. The entire visit was completely different from anything Ive experienced -the atmosphere was relaxed and everyone so very friendly and caring. You could feel the love and compassion in everything they did. By far the best vet experience Ive ever had - and even under such stressful times. If you havent found a vet yet - or are questioning the care your baby receives - I would highly recommend Goldorado Animal Hospital!!! Read Less

The facility and staff are amazing. Dr. Barnes is not only caring and truly interested in the animal's best interest, but his diagnostic skills were the most impressive my husband and I have ever witnessed. He has earned our trust for life. Read Less

Dr. Prince is amazing and, on more than one occasion, they have seen me without hesitation even when there were no appointments open. Their staff is amazing and the quality of care is compassionate and top notch. Thank you! Read Less

They care about you and your pet, that's all you need to know. Though no one is specialized in reptiles there, Dr. Prince did all he could to help my young injured chameleon, and then sent a card after his passing! He called friends other vets, and was always calling to check up and was completely remorseful after he went. Very sweet people, very professional, and just all around amazing! Read Less

I'm still going through the exam, and I'm extremely happy with service. They are beyond friendly, respectful, and informative. I feel so welcomed, and my girlfriend would agree. This is the best place to go. Worth every moment you'll save. Read Less

We have dealt with Dr. Barnes years ago, 15 to be exact (They still have Mowser's files) It was a horrible experience a mother with 3 young children with a very sick kitty, which led us to this kind man and his staff. The cause was never truly discovered all we do know it wasn't rabies. I was 10 at the time. I am 25 turning 26 next week and we got a puppy which breed needs a regular vet. (Permbroke Welsh Corgi/Boston Terrier) Our 9 week old puppy who is named Bear. The staff there fell in LOVE with my bundle of fluff. The most mellow puppy they've ever seen, even Dr. Barnes was erm... hes really calm. Since we joined the "Puppy Package" Program, for $52.99 it covered the 1st visit and the shots. We got him chipped and the office said they would get him in the database for us. I love how for $32.99 a month for a year (or his 1st birthday) I can bring him in and get him taken care of. Dr. Barnes gave us tips on how to potty train him and many variety of training tools. :) We cant wait to take Bear back for his next visit. :)Read Less

We came to Goldorado because we were looking for a vet that did sedation dentistry and would also take pet rats as clients. We are so glad we found them. Both our dogs needed dental care and some minor surgeries and the follow-up by the staff afterwards was amazing. To me they have a genuine care for your animals. The staff is wonderful and Dr. Barnes is amazing.Read Less

My cat had an oozing wound and had a lot of pain after a few months of limping. I was able to get in to Goldorado Hospital within an hour after I called. Dr. Barnes was caring and kind and I was amazed that the staff was able to pet Chap because he is scared of almost everyone!!! That shows me these people really love the animals and they can feel it too. Dr. Barnes also called me personally to let me know what was going on with Chap. Read Less

Our sweet Golden Retriever, Dusty, was put to sleep last weekend. He was 17+ years old, and our family was very sad by the event. Dr. Barnes and his wonderful staff made the experience the best it could have been. Thank you so much. Dr. Barnes cared for Dusty all 17 years of Dusty's life, and we are so happy to have had him as Dusty's Vet. Excellent care, and always communicated well with us on various situations. We highly recommend Dr. Barnes and his staff. We will not hesitate to take our future pets to them. Read Less

Love love this place!! Been a client for about 15 years! All the employee's and doctors are so fabulous. They always treat me, my KIDS and most importantly our furry kids, with so much kindness and sincerity!Read Less